The approach to Durrës ferry terminal depends on how you travel. Walkers have a route from the railway station. Drivers approaching from Tirana use a separate entrance.
Choose Albania as your place of departure, then select Durrës - Ancona. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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Use Durrës Port Authority’s passenger gate map and directions before setting off. The pedestrian entrance is Gate 3 at the railway station, with an overpass to the terminal. For a vehicle coming from outside the city, the port identifies Gate 4 near Dajlani Bridge.
Find your date in the Durrës-to-Ancona half of Adria Ferries’ timetable for Ancona and Durrës. The low-season departures from Albania fall on different days to those from Italy. Check the sailing first, particularly if you are coordinating a night on board with another booking.
Adria Ferries’ boarding guide recommends arriving at the port at least three hours ahead. If you are coming from Tirana, aim for the passenger entrance by that time and keep the booking and documents handy for both the port controls and check-in.
Ask where you will leave the port as a foot passenger at Ancona, or plan the drive from the vehicle exit. If continuing by rail, allow time to get from the ferry through the port and on to the station.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Ancona may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Ancona to Durrës ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
Adria FerriesAdria Ferries is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Durrës to Ancona direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Durrës, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
Durrës is Albania’s largest passenger ferry gateway and sits close to the city centre, with onward road access towards Tirana and the wider Albanian network.
A driver already in Durrës may be directed to Gate 2, while through traffic commonly uses Gate 4. The port lists both vehicle approaches. Walkers should use the separate pedestrian overpass from Gate 3.
Ancona’s Adriatic ferry terminal provides road access from the A14 corridor and rail connections through the city.
Make your Ancona pickup after disembarkation. The ferry landing, passenger exit and railway station are different points, so agree which one your onward driver will serve.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
Longer overnight services can offer private cabins and reserved seating; short high-speed routes focus on passenger seats.
Restaurants, self-service dining, cafés and bars vary by vessel and operator.
Where vehicle carriage is available, enter the correct length and height when booking.
Pet cabins, kennels or designated areas may be available; check the selected sailing before travel.
The Durrës to Ancona journey crosses between Albania and Italy. Check the current entry and travel-document requirements for your nationality and itinerary, together with the operator’s boarding instructions.
Use the terminal named on the Durrës booking confirmation. Plan the route to check-in, including any parking or drop-off arrangements, before departure.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Ancona’s centre is compact but hilly, with buses and rail useful for connecting the port to the wider Marche region.
Many central squares, churches and harbour viewpoints can be combined on foot, though expect some steep streets.
Mainline trains connect the city with Bologna, Rimini, Pescara and destinations across Italy.
A car gives the greatest flexibility for beaches, Sirolo, Numana and inland Marche towns.
For an onward connection from Ancona, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore AnconaSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
Ask for the pedestrian approach at Gate 3 by Durrës railway station, then follow the overpass to the ferry terminal. The road into the vehicle queue serves travellers taking a vehicle aboard.
Use the Durrës departure grid for your sailing. The operator publishes the two directions separately and explains that vessel assignments can affect journey time.
Check the sailing time shown for your selected Durrës to Ancona departure. A timetable for the opposite direction may have different calls, departure patterns or overnight timings. Allow additional time at both ports for check-in, boarding and disembarkation.
FerryEU’s guide to this crossing lists Adria Ferries. Search the Durrës to Ancona direction and your travel date to confirm which operators and departures are available.
Durrës is Albania’s largest passenger ferry gateway and sits close to the city centre, with onward road access towards Tirana and the wider Albanian network. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Durrës to Ancona departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Ancona. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Ancona’s centre is compact but hilly, with buses and rail useful for connecting the port to the wider Marche region. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Ancona to Durrës guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Durrës, arrival in Ancona and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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